Health

7 ways to stay happy as we age

As people get older, they sometimes get unhappy as they feel they are no longer the same person they were when younger. Make a change – find how you can be happy.

Robbing Singaporeans of mobility

A new oral drug gives patients another option if they are not responding to current rheumatoid arthritis therapies.

Healthier meals at home

This is the third thrust in HPB’s Food Strategy where it partners with supermarket outlets.

A trojan horse for cancer

A large oncology study has found that resin beads that emit radiation can give patients who have inoperable liver cancer new hope.

Free health screening for those born on August 9, 1965

As part of SG50, the first 50 Singaporeans will get this free package which includes a comprehensive suite of tests and clinical examinations.

Common procedures for heart disease

Find out more about the three procedures for detecting and treating coronary heart disease, and what you can expect during a hospital visit.

Suffering in silence

More awareness is needed to educate people on incontinence so they know there are treatments available and don’t have to be embarrassed.

Incentives for staying healthy

NTUC Income rewards those who stay healthy and encourage people to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Gaps in eye health

Awareness of the importance of vision and eye health is relatively low among elderly Singaporeans according to recent national SNEC survey.

NTUC Health to operate two nursing homes

NTUC Health wins over 10 other bids “based on its quality and price proposals taken together”.

Exercise as medicine

Lien Foundation equips eldercare facilities with gym equipment.

Seniors “an engine for national development”

Minister Gan Kim Yong calls for a mindset shift to achieve successful ageing.

Taking charge of your heart health

In celebration of the Singapore Heart Foundation-Life Insurance Association Heart Health Hub’s first anniversary, a series of health talks and screenings will be held.

Bladeless laser cataract surgery

This latest treatment allows patients to heal faster and less of the usual side effects.

Befriending seniors

 Students from Nanyang Polytechnic teach seniors how to use iPads and lead a qigong session.